Body and exterior tips
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*When hanging panels by yourself, use proper balancing and alignment techniques. For more information, see this discussion from the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-40-hanging-panels-yourself-77875.html Hanging panels by yourself]. | *When hanging panels by yourself, use proper balancing and alignment techniques. For more information, see this discussion from the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-40-hanging-panels-yourself-77875.html Hanging panels by yourself]. | ||
*Use proper techniques for removing old or rusted bolts. See [[Removing rusted and broken fasteners]]. | *Use proper techniques for removing old or rusted bolts. See [[Removing rusted and broken fasteners]]. | ||
| + | *To protect edges or corners during panel installation, use vacuum line or fuel line hose. Cut it down the middle, and tape it on. | ||
*To protect painted bolts, place a sandwich bag over the bolt head before pushing on the socket. | *To protect painted bolts, place a sandwich bag over the bolt head before pushing on the socket. | ||
*If you are going to be aligning a body part, and it will require a lot of loosening and tightening, use mock-up bolts with plastic washers. When the panel fit is perfect, go back and change out the bolts one by one. | *If you are going to be aligning a body part, and it will require a lot of loosening and tightening, use mock-up bolts with plastic washers. When the panel fit is perfect, go back and change out the bolts one by one. | ||
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